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IndieCrowdfund — Terms of Service

Last Updated: November 27, 2025

Welcome to IndieCrowdfund.com, a crowdfunding and project-launch platform operated by IndieCrowdfund, Inc. ("IndieCrowdfund," "we," "our," or "us"). These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of IndieCrowdfund.com, our services, applications, and related tools (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using the Services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, you may not use IndieCrowdfund.

1. What IndieCrowdfund Is

IndieCrowdfund is a platform where creators can publish projects, raise funding, offer rewards, and communicate with supporters ("Backers"). IndieCrowdfund facilitates these interactions but does not itself run or guarantee the success of any project.

We are not a store, a bank, or an investment service. We provide tools; creators are responsible for their own projects and for fulfilling commitments made to backers.

2. Eligibility

To use IndieCrowdfund, you must:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have the legal capacity to form a binding contract
• Not be barred from using the Services under applicable law

Creators launching projects must also comply with our Creator Guidelines and local financial regulations.

3. User Accounts

To use certain features, you must create an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate and up-to-date information
• Maintain the security of your account
• Be responsible for all activity conducted under your credentials

We may suspend or terminate accounts that violate these Terms.

4. Launching Projects

Creators who launch a project on IndieCrowdfund agree to:

• Provide truthful and complete information about their project
• Set accurate funding goals, deadlines, and reward tiers
• Fulfill all rewards if the project is successfully funded
• Communicate clearly and promptly with backers about progress

Creators assume full legal responsibility for their commitments.

IndieCrowdfund does not guarantee reward delivery, shipping, timelines, or the quality of any product.

5. Backing Projects

When backers support a project:

• They are funding a creative process—not purchasing a guaranteed product
• They understand that delays, changes, or cancellations are possible
• They may be entitled to refunds only at the creator's discretion unless required by law
• They agree to read the full project description and associated risks

IndieCrowdfund is not responsible for disputes between creators and backers.

6. Fees and Payments

IndieCrowdfund charges platform and processing fees for funded projects. Fees are disclosed during project setup and may vary by region.

Creators authorize IndieCrowdfund and its payment partners to:

• Collect funds from backers
• Deduct platform and processing fees
• Transfer net funds to the creator

Creators are responsible for all taxes, shipping costs, duties, and regulatory compliance.

7. Prohibited Activities

Users may not:

• Break any laws while using the platform
• Launch fraudulent or misleading projects
• Abuse, harass, or impersonate others
• Use the platform to launder money or engage in financial misconduct
• Upload malware, attempt hacks, or disrupt platform operations
• Use IndieCrowdfund to fund prohibited items (weapons, hate material, adult services, etc.)

Violations may result in account termination.

8. Intellectual Property

Creators retain ownership of their content but grant IndieCrowdfund a limited license to:

• Host, display, and distribute project content
• Promote and market the project on-site or via social channels
• Archive project pages permanently after campaigns end

Users may not copy, steal, or misuse other creators' content.

9. Platform Rights

IndieCrowdfund may:

• Remove content that violates these Terms
• Suspend or terminate accounts
• Modify or update the Services
• Interrupt access for maintenance or system upgrades
• Refuse service at our discretion

10. Disclaimers

IndieCrowdfund is provided "as is" without warranties.

We do not guarantee:

• Project success
• Creator performance
• Reward delivery
• Platform uptime
• Accuracy of user-submitted information

Use the platform at your own risk.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law:

• IndieCrowdfund is not liable for losses related to project failures, disputes, delays, or unfulfilled rewards
• Our total aggregate liability shall not exceed the fees paid to IndieCrowdfund in the prior 12 months

Some jurisdictions do not allow certain limitations; in such cases, the limitations apply to the maximum extent allowed.

12. Dispute Resolution

You agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration, not in court. Class actions are waived. Local consumer rights may apply based on your jurisdiction.

13. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Indiana, without regard to conflicts of law.

14. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. We will notify users by email or website notice. Continued use after changes means you accept the updated Terms.

15. Contact Information